:: Chat Trakan

The Nam Tok Chat T rakan National Park   covers forested areas to the northeast with headquarters some 145 k ilometres from town. It is accessible by taking Highway No. 12 all the way to Ban Yang. At Km. 68, turn left into route No. 2013 to Nakhon Thai district. Then continue further on route No. 1143. Just before reaching Chat T rakan district, there is a turn to the waterfall, a distance of another 10 k ilometres.

A major attraction of the park is a stunning 7-level waterfall cascading down high mountains. In front of the lowest level there is a beach and a wide pond, suitable for recreation. Several be e hives are located over the cliff. On some other cliffs are traces of carvings indicative of pre-historic symbolism. Tourists may camp out within the park after contacting the park officials.

The Phu Soi Dao National Park   stretches along the Thai-Laotian border within Cha t T rakan district with the highest peak being 2,102 met re s above sea level and the climate cool most of the year. One of the most attractive features of the park is the savanna amid dense pineries. During the rainy season wild flowers run riot all over the area. There are also beautiful waterfalls amid dense foliage, eminently suitable for jungle walks. However park rangers should be contacted to act as guides to the various attractions. As overnighting is necessary, camping equipment should also be prepared.
:: Nakhon Thai

Phu Hin Rong Kla   is an outstanding national park with unique scenic attractions and is of some historical significance. It was once the stage of armed conflicts due to political differences between the Thai people themselves.

Located to the northeast along the border between Phitsanulok and Phetchabun, Phu Hin Rong Kla can be reached by taking a right turn at Km.68 of Highway No. 1 2 into Highway No. 2013, a distance of 28 k ilometres f rom which is Nakon Thai district. Then proceed on Highway No. 2331 for another 31 k ilometres.

Many buildings and structures are reminders of those struggles. The living quarters, schools, hospitals and other facilities of the former Communists have not changed much since those far-off days. There are also a couple of beautiful waterfalls. The prevalent rocky ground is strangely shaped, which has deep crevices as if created by earthquakes. Others a re full of jagged rock formations spreading over a wide area.

There are facilities for accommodation and food, as well as camping sites.

:: Bang Kaeo

The Bang Kae o Dog Farm  speciali s es in raising the Bang Kae o breed of dogs. The Bang Kae o is a mixed breed of wild and domesticated canines. Characteristically, their mouths and tails look similar to those of jackals. They are noted for their devotion to their owners. Bang Kae o dogs do not come cheap.

:: Activities

Sam Lo Tour Most visitors like to use tricycles (Sam Lo) for night tours to the town's markets, particularly around the riverbanks, where a great variety of tasty dishes can be found. A most interesting way of preparing a dish called P h ak B u ng Loi Fa, is in the way that the cook expertly tosses and throws the morning glory vegetables while frying it.

:: Festival

The traditional Long-tailed Boat Races  are usually held in October when the Nan River is full. The fair is held in front of Wat Phra Si Ratanamahathat. Robes are placed over the Phra Buddha Chinarat, and there are contests of boat processions and races with scores of boats.